[Amended 9-3-2002 by L.L. No. 13-2002]
A.
Unless authorized under the provisions in Subsection B of this section, no person shall engage in either peddling or soliciting between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m.
B.
Persons conducting peddling or soliciting in public places, as defined
in this chapter, may be authorized to conduct such activities within
time periods as determined by the Chief. Such time periods are to
be determined after giving due consideration to the nature of the
peddling or soliciting activity, the location of such activity, and
the effect of such activities on the peace, order and general welfare
of the City.
It shall be unlawful for any person while either peddling or
soliciting to knock, ring the door bell, or otherwise attempt to gain
the attention of the occupant(s) of the residence other than at the
primary entrance to the residence.
It shall be unlawful for any person while either peddling or
soliciting to knock, ring the doorbell, or otherwise attempt to gain
the attention of the occupant(s) of a residence in the City where
the owner, occupant, or person legally in charge of the premises has
posted at the primary entrance to the premises, or at the entry to
the principal building on the premises, a sign bearing the words "No
Peddlers," "No Solicitors," or words of similar import.
A.
It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in peddling or soliciting
in an aggressive manner. As used in this section, "aggressive manner"
means either approaching a person present at the residence or continuing
the peddling or soliciting activity after the person has made a negative
response, whether before or after being invited into the residence,
in a manner that:
(1)
Is likely to cause a reasonable person to fear imminent bodily harm
or the commission of a criminal act upon property in a person's
possession or in or about the residence; or
(2)
Is intended to or is likely to intimidate the person into responding
affirmatively to the peddling or soliciting activity; or
(3)
To refuse to display a permit to the person being solicited; or
(4)
To refuse to leave premises upon being told to do so by the owner,
tenant, occupant or person in control of the property; or
(5)
In violation of a sign properly posted on said property that prohibits
solicitations.
B.
Aggressive peddling or soliciting is punishable as a misdemeanor
and, upon conviction thereof, shall be subject to a fine of at least
$250 and not to exceed $1,000 or imprisonment of not more than 90
days, or both such fine and imprisonment.
It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in peddling or
soliciting activities from any vehicle, push cart, stand or temporary
stand, device, trailer or other conveyance while upon the improved
portion of any street, avenue, boulevard or alley within the City.
This section shall not apply to the following:
